Entry Level Wireless Software Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

San Jose

hace 5 días

NXP Semiconductors

Business Line Description

As a technology leader, NXP is re-imagining how we connect and interact with our advanced portfolio of wireless solutions.

Our in-house experts build on decades of leadership in RF technology to not only guide the ongoing expansion of wireless, but also innovate across the entirety of the wireless spectrum.

From such short range technologies like NFC and Ultra-Wideband, to Wi-Fi 6 and 5G, the NXP team is driving global market adoption of these cutting-edge technologies.

When combined with the processing power of the EdgeVerse platform, NXP is uniquely positioned to enable smart connected devices for IoT, industrial, auto and communication infrastructure applications - making lives easier, safer, and more convenient.

Joining the NXP Wireless Connectivity team means you will have unparalleled opportunities to develop best in-class products with the latest IEEE standards in advanced processing nodes;

it means you will work with a group of passionate and talented engineers to tackle the most crucial tasks leading the next-generation of innovations including Wi-Fi 7 technologies.

NXP’s Wireless Connectivity team has an open and inclusive work environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

An expanding business comes with tremendous career opportunities which will challenge and grow your talents. If you are ready to start the next chapter of your career in the wireless area, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join a world leader in this technology.

Job Summary :

Looking for a motivated Software Development Engineer to design and develop Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 802.15.4 wireless communications components for NXP Semiconductor wireless network products.

Write design specifications based on the system and software feature requirement.

Develop software for standard based and proprietary Wi-Fi or Bluetooth features.

Pre-silicon validation and software development on Palladium and FPGA platforms.

Post-silicon bring-up, verification and software development on reference design platforms.

Work on system integration and performance tuning.

Key Challenges :

Working on networking protocols and in particular wireless requires a strong understanding of the protocols used in order to define the functional spec and troubleshoot issues.

Develop software / firmware on embedded system can be a challenge for limited hardware resource (memory, CPU processing power, etc.

and troubleshoot difficulty.

Wireless testing can be a challenge as RF properties change across different materials, (walls, car bodies, metal objects, etc.

and the behavior changes in the presence of other RF signals, (interference) making it harder to control and troubleshoot.

Cross functional aspects :

Working in the chip industry like NXP will expose you to software, firmware and all kinds of hardware resource experts.

The position will be part of the wireless software team working among other senior technical members and interacting with various hardware peer teams and application engineers to complete a full product engineering lifecycle.

The position requires developing software / firmware to enable a wireless SOC that resides within a product. This involves getting familiar not only with wireless protocols but also OSes like Linux, Android, Apple IOS, Windows, RTOS and on various different platforms in different environments.

Job Qualifications :

BS / MS in EE / CE / CS or equivalent in embedded design area is required

Up to 2 years experience including internships

The candidate should have a good understanding of wired and wireless networking in general.

Proficient in C programming language. Working knowledge of ARM assembly is a plus.

Knowledge of TCP / IP networking protocols is required.

Knowledge of Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac / ax) or Bluetooth / 802.15.4 is desired

Experience with Linux kernel and driver development is desired

Experience with cross platform firmware development on embedded system is desired

Experience with host interfaces like PCIe, USB, SDIO, UART is desired

Start Window :

This position is available as of Summer 2022.

Job location :

350 Holger Way, San Jose, CA

NXPis an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and / or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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